Google just rolled out a batch of new features for its Android XR platform, which powers Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset. The updates, including PC app streaming and 3D avatars called “Likenesses,” make the platform a much closer rival to Apple’s visionOS.
Qualcomm is making another big move in its CPU ambitions, acquiring RISC-V startup Ventana Micro Systems. This gives Qualcomm serious expertise in the open-source architecture as it pushes its Oryon cores into PCs and servers.
Australian Data Centres has acquired a long-standing Verizon data center campus in Canberra. The move adds a second operational site in the capital and is part of ADC’s national expansion plans.
The Trump administration reversed course, allowing Nvidia to sell its H200 AI accelerators to China in exchange for a 25% cut of revenue. But Chinese officials are already restricting access to imported chips, pushing companies to use domestic alternatives from Huawei and Baidu instead.
In a surprising twist, the previous-generation iPhone 16 was the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q3 2025, not the new iPhone 17. Apple’s entire iPhone 16 lineup took the top four spots, highlighting a shift in consumer upgrade patterns.
A new specialty glass for protecting satellite solar cells has launched in Europe. The material, designed to withstand harsh space radiation, is a key part of building a resilient supply chain for the growing constellation market.
Xbox’s Jason Ronald is teasing major announcements for the platform’s 25th anniversary in 2026, hinting at legacy celebrations and future plans. This comes after a notoriously difficult 2025 for Microsoft’s gaming division, marked by studio closures and Game Pass price increases. The big question is
Parker Hannifin’s Chomerics division has launched a new series of thermal gap filler pads. The Therm-a-Gap Pad 10 offers a high thermal conductivity of 10W/m-K with an ultra-low hardness of just 35 Shore 00.
Samsung has kicked off the One UI 8.5 beta program, but it’s currently limited to Galaxy S25 series owners in the US, Germany, India, Korea, Poland, and the UK. The update focuses on smarter photo workflows, device connectivity, and a new Theft Protection lock feature.
The breakout success of ‘Arc Raiders’ has thrust the debate over AI in game development into the spotlight. While some CEOs insist AI is now universal, other developers are pushing back hard. The industry is deeply divided on the future of creativity and jobs.
